David Guttenfelder

A picture tells a thousand words, as a mantra, is frequently proved inapt. In this case, however, it is proved inapt for very different reasons. Take a look at these photographs from the front line in Afghanistan. This really is necessary, haunting, amazing viewing. The oft remarked-upon, billiard table look of the Afghan desert is startling, and I particularly like this image of marines patrolling towards a village under Taleban control, like in the rice fields of Vietnam.